Len Lichtenfeld, M.D.

July 26, 2020

The results of the most recent survey showed that 46% of patients have experienced a decline in their financial security and ability to pay for their care, and nearly 25% worry that they may lose their insurance as a result of the pandemic.

February 19, 2020

It’s important to match therapies to goals and fitness when treating older patients diagnosed with cancer.

August 15, 2019

Progress in cancer comes slowly, in bits and pieces and not in sudden bursts of success. And even when “breakthroughs” happen, it usually takes a long time to confirm that the early results actually make a difference.

February 21, 2019

Shouldn’t we at least have the courtesy to supply the drug at no cost to those who took it as part of the trial?

June 24, 2017

Len Lichtenfeld, M.D., Deputy Chief Medical Officer at the American Cancer Society answers the question, “What is the best anti-cancer diet?”

May 12, 2017

What vitamins and supplements have been shown to fight cancer, and which ones are dangerous and should be avoided?

April 24, 2017

I’ve been hearing a lot about the importance of understanding genes when it comes to developing, diagnosing and treating cancer. What should I know about genetics in order to best protect myself and my family?

March 10, 2017

Should patients avoid immunotherapy because of the side effects that have been reported? Dr. Lichtenfeld shares his thoughts.

December 22, 2016

Len Lichtenfeld offers insight on the new Oncology Care Model.

August 26, 2016

There are many promising and important points in Vice President Biden's Cancer Moonshot, but Len Lichtenfeld believes that prioritizing clinical trials is one of the more vital ones.